No More Boredom

Getting into a rut can happen quite frequently as you continue to workout. A once favorite routine becomes old and boring after some time. Working out and staying fit should be a way of life not just something you do for 6-8 weeks, get bored and give up, as is the case for many.

So to help you out I have listed some ideas to keep things fresh.

1. Buy used DVD’s from places like Goodwill, garage sales, online (Discount Workouts are really inexpensive). Get several different style workouts from weight lifting to yoga to cardio and kickboxing

2. Try new equipment. This can also be purchased at garage sales, Craig’s List or keep on eye out for end of season sales. Just after Christmas is a great time, as stores stock up and then need to move inventory quickly after the rush is over. Also good sales for those trying to make a New Years resolution. Ask for a deal on floor models. Or buy from friends after they don't continue with their resolution. It doesn't have to be a large piece of equipment, just something affordable and different. Even just a step or core board!
3. Change the room in your house in which you workout. If you have a full gym in your house, every so often pop in a DVD in the living room, in your bedroom, or on your computer in your office and do something that doesn’t require lots of space. The change of scenery may break up the boredom and get you motivated again.
4. Find a workout partner. Instead of working out alone and wondering if you really have energy that day, visit a friend and workout at their house or find a mutual gym you both like or live by. Having someone else counting on you to show up will for sure get your butt out the door.
5. Go for a jog but not in your usual places. Get in the car, go for a road trip first and find a new trail, park, or neighborhood to run/walk in. Having something new to look at takes focus off your workout.
6. Have your TV set up to come on automatically during shows on the Fit TV. (Try Gilad) Then if you are being lazy and just watching some mind numbing episode, when Gilad comes on, you will feel guilty and get up to workout with him. He can do that to you!
7. Get your kids or pets involved. Make a play date with them to go to the park, run around outside and make your workout routine for the day something fun and elementary like. Remember those run/sprints that you used to have to do in gym class? How about a jump rope or hoola- hoop? We did several run/sprints at Phat Camp. Burned a ton of calories and your kids and/or pets will love doing them with you.
8. Search Youtube for new workout ideas, proper form, or cooking shows (Check out Brooke Griffin for easy recipes). Any of these will jump start you back to a new you.

If you have any other ideas, please share. I may give you props in another post. I love to hear from you. Questions, comments, problems, I love it all. Contact me anytime here or at findyourfit@charter.net. Visit YHH for the link to find me on FB for more daily encouragement and tips.